An IVF grading chart answers the many questions that patients frequently ask their doctors about the different kinds of embryos and their likelihood for implantation. What is an embryo grading chart? How does it determine whether an embryo is considered good, fair, or poor? An embryo grading chart used in the IVF procedure to evaluate the quality of embryos across their various developmental stages. An embryologist studies lab-created embryos under a microscope and grades them based on appearance during the in vitro fertilization process.  To maximize the likelihood of a successful pregna ..read more

Some fertility clinics recommend hysteroscopy to all patients before starting IVF but for you it means an additional expense of upto $5,000. Do you really need a hysteroscopy before IVF? Does hysteroscopy help in improving IVF success? Many studies have failed to associate hysteroscopy and IVF success so it is certainly not an absolute requirement in all women, but in some cases this procedure could be important. Here we enlist the situations when hysteroscopy before IVF is actually recommended. What is hysteroscopy? Hysteroscopy is a medical procedure that allows your doctor to diagnose, exa ..read more

Some fertility clinics recommend hysteroscopy to all patients before starting IVF but for you it means an additional expense of upto $5,000. Do you really need a hysteroscopy before IVF? Does hysteroscopy help in improving IVF success? Many studies have failed to associate hysteroscopy and IVF success so it is certainly not an absolute requirement in all women, but in some cases this procedure could be important. Here we enlist the situations when hysteroscopy before IVF is actually recommended. What is hysteroscopy? Hysteroscopy is a medical procedure that allows your doctor to diagnose, exa ..read more

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is the concentrate of platelets derived from your own blood. Being rich in growth factors, it is being popularly used for tissue regeneration in various diseases. One such use is P-shot for men. On analyzing the available literature on PRP use for ED, researchers found that it has the potential for treating male sexual dysfunction and may be useful in andrology.   P-shot is named after Priapus, the Greek god of male regenerative power. It was coined by Dr. Charles Runels after he first tried it on himself. If you’re considering P-shots in Thailand, you can ..read more

Erectile dysfunction, also known as impotence, is the inability to achieve or maintain an erection long enough to have sex, and most men experience this at some point in their lives. In fact, it affects 50% of all men in the age bracket of 40–70 years. If you have been facing this problem, consider shockwave therapy for erectile dysfunction or EDSWT in Thailand. It is a non-invasive, low-cost treatment that can be performed on an out-patient basis. 5-6 sessions are typically recommended to see improvement. Numerous studies and clinical trials have proven that low-intensity extracorporeal shock ..read more

Immature eggs retrieved during an IVF cycle normally don’t make healthy embryos on fertilization but if they are allowed to mature in the laboratory for an extra day, they may turn into healthy, mature eggs that are capable of fertilizing well. This extension of the development potential of immature eggs is called delayed IVF. Using this method, the slower-developing eggs are allowed to mature under controlled conditions in a laboratory so that they can become viable for use in IVF treatment. This additional step is a cost-effective way to help improve the chances of fertilization in an IVF c ..read more

Double embryo transfer (DET) in IVF was traditionally done to improve the odds of implantation. However, DET can be the reason for various neonatal complications and also cause serious problems for the mother. It is important to assess the risks and benefits of double embryo transfer in IVF vs. single embryo transfer (SET) before you go through with the final procedure. According to a CDC report, the NICU admission for babies born from single embryo transfer is significantly lower as compared to those born from DET. One out of every 10 women with twin babies are more likely to have preeclampsi ..read more

The two-week wait period between the embryo transfer and your pregnancy test can be very tense. It is normal to have your mind flooded with questions regarding what to do after your embryo transfer? Should you travel or do any physical activities during this time? What are the positive signs of a successful embryo transfer? All this overthinking during this period of uncertainty after IVF can build up a lot of stress, and that is not good for conceiving. To help ease your anxiety, let’s discuss some common dos and don’ts after an embryo transfer. What happens after an embryo transfer day by d ..read more

A water main break at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston has disrupted the IVF treatment of over 300 patients. This unforeseen incident, which occurred on Christmas eve 2023, has since left the patients in a state of distress as they grapple with the uncertainty of their treatment plans. The water main break led to the shutdown of the hospital’s reproductive and infertility unit, and it’s likely to be closed for month, the hospital said via a post on social media. The scheduled procedures for ongoing IVF treatments and new treatment cycles have all been halted and the patients ..read more

Why are so many British women traveling abroad for affordable IVF? As fewer women receive funding for their fertility treatments, they seek IVF overseas. Sarah Davies had been struggling to conceive for two years, and when she finally decided to undergo IVF, she realized it was not immediately accessible to her on the UK National Health Service (NHS). There was a long waiting line and she could not afford to lose any more of her precious years of declining fertility. “I wanted to have the opportunity to have my own children,” she said “but it seemed to get more difficult with every passing day ..read more